Geran-2 vs KUS-FS
Overview
The Geran-2 and the KUS-FS are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Korean Air respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 360 km/h for the KUS-FS. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 500 km for the KUS-FS. At 5,750 kg MTOW, the KUS-FS is 24:1 the Geran-2's 240 kg.
| Russian-produced version of the Iranian Shahed-136 one-way attack drone, built at the Alabuga (Yelabuga) plant and used at scale against Ukraine since 2022. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IEMZ Kupol |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number produced | 26000 units |
| Average unit price | $30K |
| South Korean medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, designed for strategic surveillance and reconnaissance operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Korean Air |
| First flight | 1 January 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2025 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 240 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 360 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,750 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 890 kW ◉ |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or KUS-FS?
The KUS-FS is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 175 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or KUS-FS?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the KUS-FS's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or KUS-FS?
The KUS-FS has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or KUS-FS?
The KUS-FS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,750 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or KUS-FS?
The KUS-FS is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or KUS-FS?
The Geran-2 entered service first in 2022, 3 years before the KUS-FS which entered service in 2025.